Kolkata: Prominent producers’ and technicians’ bodies and leading actors of Bengali film industry expressed reservation over the proposed 28% GST from July 1 stating it would deal a big blow to the industry.

The meeting, in which members of Eastern India Motion Pictures’ Association (EIMPA) and Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India took part, resolved to oppose the issue tooth and nail. “We decided to observe one day’s token strike in the industry and the modalities will be announced after assessing the situation,” an EIMPA spokesman said.